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• Bary man raises £700 for charity in first triathlon

  A BARRY man raised more than £700 for charity by taking part in his first triathlon last weekend. Gavin Hazlewood, of Treharne Road, took part in the Snowdonia Slateman Triathlon on Sunday (May 19) in aid of Action Medical Research. read more

• Barry mum halfway to target for daughters op

  A BARRY mum fundraising for her daughter to have a life changing operation has raised over half of her target of £60,000. read more

• Two new job clubs launch in Barry

  TWO NEW job clubs officially launched last week in a bid to get people back into work. The clubs have been launched thanks to the efforts of the new Barry Communities First team in partnership with Newydd Housing Association and The People Centre. The Job Club held its first advice session at The People's Centre in Dunlin Court, Barry, last Monday (May 13). The Job Clubs have been set up to help people who need advice and support on getting back to work, signposting to training opportunities or brushing up their CV or interview techniques. The weekly Job Clubs are being run by Sara Andrews, Work Club Officer, and Angelina Patrick, Employability Officer with Communities First, at The People's centre in Dunlin Court, and the Barry Community Enterprise centre in Skomer Road. "The Job Clubs are a great opportunity for local people to get support with returning to work or seeking a new career," said Angela. Vale MP Alun Cairns, who attended the Job Club during its official launch, said: "I was really impressed with the multi-agency team at the Job Club in The People's Centre. The Job Club, which will be held every Monday at the centre in Dunlin Court, aims to help and support individuals as they go through the job hunting process. "Angelina and those that I met were clearly keen to improve people's chances of finding a job - through their optimism and motivation to help improve the skills and self-esteem of the Job Club service users." For further information on the job clubs please contact apatrick@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or ring 01446 709432.  The Job Clubs take place at:   *   The People Centre, Dunlin Court, Thompson Street Estate      *   Every Monday 10.00am Ð 1.00pm   *   Barry Community Enterprise Centre, Skomer Road      *   Every Tuesday 10.00am Ð 12.00 noon Information on the new Barry Communities First programme can found on their Facebook page www.Facebook.com/BarryCommunitiesFirst or on Twitter @CFirst_Barry read more

• 'Operation Franklyn' sees police crackdown in Barry

  A CRACKDOWN on people committing drugs and burglary related offences took place in Barry recently. Operation Franklyn saw police officers force entry into a number of properties and carry out searches for drugs and stolen property last Thursday (May 16). read more

• Barry student raises awareness about dyslexia at House of Lords

  A BARRY student has taken part in an event to raise awareness about dyslexia at the House of Lords. Ysgol Bro Morgannwg Ben Lloyd, who has been the Dyslexia Action Young Person of the Year in the past, has become one of the UK's leading campaigners on the issues surrounding Dyslexia and was invited to share his experience to Members of the Houses of Parliament. read more

• Police warn Barry motorists after cars broken into

  A SPATE of increased car crimes in Barry - Dyfan and Buttrills wards in particular - has led police to warn motorists to secure their unattended vehicles. Several vehicles were targeted overnight between Saturday, May 18 and the following morning when a total of ten vehicles were broken into with possessions such as rucksacks, sunglasses and other personal belongings stolen. read more

• Barry's King Square Post Office to open longer on weekends

  BARRY'S King Square Post Office branch is to be closed for over a week for refurbishment and reopened with longer opening hours on weekends. The Post Office will close on Thursday (June 6) and reopen on Monday (June 17), with customers advised to use other local Post Offices during that time. Following the refurbishment the Post Office will be open until 5.30pm on Saturdays. read more

• Departing Vale mayor donates cheques to charities

  ONE of the final events for Councillor Eric Hacker as Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan was to present cheques to his three charities. Representatives from Help for Heroes, Prostate Cymru and the Bridgend Branch of the Stroke Association all attended a reception at the Mayor's Parlour in the Town Hall, Barry. read more

• Barry Island teacher scoops prestigious award

  A BARRY Island Primary school teacher has proved herself a class apart from colleagues after scooping a prestigious teaching award. Year 6 teacher Joanne Parslow - triumphed over 24,000 colleagues - to bag the outstanding new teacher at the 2013 Pearson Teaching Awards. Wales finalist Joanne will now go through to the televised national finals in October this year. read more

• Housing developer plans to build 200 houses at Weycock Cross

  A HOUSING developer has said it will submit proposals for 200 homes at Weycock Cross, in Barry. Taylor Wimpey South Wales said its Highlight Park community centre consultation, attended by more than 70 people on Friday (May 24), had gone really well and it had gained a useful insight into local issues that it could now seek to incorporate into its proposals. read more

• Fans bid for 'Barry Town United AFC' entry into Division One

  BARRY Town Supporters Committee has vowed to form a new club and apply to the Football Association of Wales for full membership and entry into Division One of the Welsh Football League. The new club, with the proposed name 'Barry Town United AFC', would replace the Barry Town AFC team which was withdrawn from the league and had its record expunged earlier this month. read more

• Match Point for Barry youngster

  A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Barry schoolboy inspired by tennis legend Rafael Nadal has adopted his idol's winning ways. Year 2 Barry Island primary pupil Danny Mickelsen, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes aged two, has become only the fourth person in South Wales, born in 2006 or later, to have triumphed in the Lawn Tennis Association's structured mini tennis system in the red1 (eight and under) category. read more

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